Peg Bauer: Property owners who care about business tenants a thing of the past

In the last few weeks, two of our local restaurants have been forced to close due to an amazing decision by their landlords to raise the rent ridiculously higher - 60 percent for BreakTime.

I could not help but remember the "good ole days" when I rented above White's Jewelry Store downtown.

We opened Counseling Associates on a wing and a prayer, thanks to Mike and Kitty Dillworth, who were fair with us in cost of space.

As our business flourished, I went to Mike and told him it was time to raise the rent. He said, "No, it does not work that way ... we come to you to raise the rent."

I told him we were on our feet and were able to do more. He and Kitty absolutely refused to accept more rent.

I had a similar experience with John Porter when he owned the building we later purchased. The good old days? Where have fair and reputable property owners who really cared about their tenants as well as their own pocketbooks gone?

I am glad I had the experiences I did, as we would not have survived. I am so sorry to see Zias and BreakTime go. Good luck to Pat Scott, who is a good and honorable man in this community.

Peg Bauer

Salisbury

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Peg Bauer: Property owners who care about business tenants a thing of the past

In the last few weeks, two of our local restaurants have been forced to close due to an amazing decision by their landlords to raise the rent ridiculously higher ? 60 percent for BreakTime.